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BRITISH COLUMBIA<br />

APPENDIX 9. Healthcare Research Centres (cont’d)<br />

RESEARCH CENTRE/ URL CONTACT DESCRIPTION<br />

Down Syndrome<br />

Research Foundation<br />

(DSRF)<br />

http://www.dsrf.org/<br />

B.C. Mental Health <strong>and</strong><br />

Addictions Research<br />

Institute (BCMHARI)<br />

www.mhanet.ca<br />

Centre for Addictions<br />

Research of B.C.<br />

www.carbc.ca<br />

1409 Sperling Avenue<br />

Burnaby B.C. V5B 4J8<br />

Tel: 604-444-3773<br />

Toll-free in Canada at 1-888-464-<br />

DSRF<br />

Fax: 604-431-9248<br />

Contact: Naznin Virji-Babul, Director,<br />

Research<br />

naznin@dsrf.org<br />

B.C. Mental Health <strong>and</strong> Addictions<br />

Research Network<br />

PHSA Research <strong>and</strong> Networks<br />

Suite 201-601 West Broadway<br />

Vancouver B.C. V5Z 4C2<br />

info@mhanet.ca<br />

Tel: 604.707.6390<br />

Fax: 604.707.6399<br />

Contact:<br />

Jane Hood Network Director<br />

Tel: 604.707.6393<br />

University of Victoria<br />

Technology Enterprise Facility<br />

Room 273 2300 McKenzie Ave<br />

Victoria B.C. V8P 5C2<br />

Tel: 250-472-5445<br />

Fax: 250-472-5321<br />

carbc@uvic.ca<br />

Contact: Timothy Stockwell, Director<br />

timstock@uvic.ca<br />

Tel: 250-472-5445<br />

DSRF initiates <strong>and</strong> participates in research that provides insight into the unique learning style of Down’s Syndrome individuals. Data<br />

collected is analysed <strong>and</strong> pilot interventions <strong>and</strong> educational programs are developed <strong>and</strong> offered. These programs test the underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

of the brain <strong>and</strong> are evaluated to observe the impact on DSRF students. Even the slightest increase in cognitive ability, the objective that<br />

drives our work, can make a significant difference in the level of support an individual with an intellectual disability may require.<br />

DSRF specialises in imaging brain activity through magnetoencephalography (MEG). MEG records the magnetic fields in the brain using<br />

sensitive devices called SQUIDs (Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices). MEG installed at DSRF has a whole cortex capability<br />

BCMHARI aims to build capacity <strong>and</strong> promote networking among the diverse nodes in mental health research. In the addictions field,<br />

the Network is partnering with the Centre for Addictions Research of B.C. (CARBC), <strong>and</strong> will aim to further exp<strong>and</strong> the partnerships <strong>and</strong><br />

infrastructures that have been initiated across the province.<br />

BCMHARI Network has provided funding to develop four Research <strong>and</strong> Knowledge Transfer Hubs:<br />

• Alcohol <strong>and</strong> Drug Monitoring Hub: aims to describe the main patterns of alcohol <strong>and</strong> other drug use <strong>and</strong> related harms in B.C..<br />

• <strong>Clinical</strong> Research Hub: is designed to assist researchers in the selection <strong>and</strong> employment of measures to assess cognition, substance use,<br />

<strong>and</strong> severe psychopathology.<br />

• Community Based Research Hub: aims to increase capacity for CBR in mental health <strong>and</strong> addictions by providing access to CBR-specific<br />

training, resources, <strong>and</strong> networking opportunities.<br />

• Pharmacoepidemiology Hub: is a resource for researchers interested in using B.C.’s prescription database, PharmaNet, to study patterns of<br />

utilization of pharmacological agents in the treatment of mental illness <strong>and</strong> addiction.<br />

CARB is a provincial research network involving a partnership of SFU, Thompson Rivers University, the UBC, the UNBC <strong>and</strong> UVic, <strong>and</strong> administered<br />

by UVic. Advances public policy on substance use, harm reduction, <strong>and</strong> addiction issues in B.C. through research that sheds light on<br />

their social, cultural <strong>and</strong> psychological determinants.<br />

CARB core activities include:<br />

• To build research infrastructure <strong>and</strong> capacity across B.C. for the conduct of research that will increase underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> support more<br />

effective responses to substance use<br />

• To conduct high-quality research that increases underst<strong>and</strong>ing of substance use <strong>and</strong> addiction, <strong>and</strong> informs effective responses<br />

• To disseminate research findings that increase underst<strong>and</strong>ing of substance use <strong>and</strong> addiction in order to increase awareness of related<br />

harms <strong>and</strong> to identify effective responses<br />

• To contribute to the implementation of evidence-based policy <strong>and</strong> practice.

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